Job Title: Senior Tax Professional
Location: Hampden County, Massachusetts
Position Type: Full-Time Onsite
Industry: Public Accounting
About the Firm:Our client is a well-established, reputable accounting firm with over 45 years of success serving clients across Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. Known for their collaborative team culture and technical excellence, the firm provides a full range of services including tax, accounting, business consulting, and M&A advisory. They offer an entrepreneurial environment where employees are empowered to manage their workflow and contribute meaningfully to client success.
Position Summary:The Senior Tax Professional will play a key role within the tax department, collaborating closely with firm leadership, mentoring junior staff, and managing a broad portfolio of clients. This is an opportunity for a technically strong and client-focused professional to step into a leadership path with long-term partnership potential.
Key Responsibilities:Prepare and review federal and state income tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, estates, and trusts
Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services for clients
Manage multiple client engagements and deliver high-quality service
Support and mentor junior staff, reviewing work and guiding professional development
Communicate directly with clients and firm partners
Participate in cross-functional collaboration with the firm's consulting and M&A divisions when applicable
Stay current on changes in tax law and compliance standards
Qualifications:CPA preferred (or CPA eligible)
3-5 years of tax experience in public accounting
Strong technical background in:
Corporate and partnership taxation
High-net-worth individual, estate, and trust taxation
Multi-state tax compliance
Strong experience with individual income tax returns
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships
Experience with business consulting, advisory, or M&A services is a plus
What they offer:Competitive base salary
Biannual bonus structure
Fast track to partnership for the right candidate
Excellent work-life balance outside of tax season
Low staff turnover and long-tenured team members
Opportunity for ongoing career development and mentorship
To Apply: If you're a tax professional looking to grow in a firm that truly values both technical expertise and work-life balance, we'd love to connect. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential. APPLY NOW or send your resume to Kaitlyn with gpac at .
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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